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Ebay Antiques

Herter Brothers Secretary Lands At Newark Museum

March 5, 2010

The above Aesthetic Movement secretary made by Herter Brothers is in the process of being acquired by the Newark Museum. That news is fresh off the presses as the decision was just sealed yesterday after a formal presentation to the museum’s board. The secretary is currently in the American Art wing as part [...]

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Kilian Brothers Table In Hiding

December 23, 2009

I’m always on the lookout for Victorian furniture of note that is “hiding” in obscurity, either behind a coat of paint or a unknowing seller description. Here was a recent one that showed up on Ebay, disguised long enough for future decades until now when it would be rediscovered and restored.
While it is not a [...]

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Herter Cabinet Spotted In 1964 Movie – My Fair Lady

December 15, 2009

Ulysses Dietz, curator at Newark Museum recently stopped by to give us a heads up on a Herter Brothers cabinet that a friend of his spotted in the 1964 Warner Brothers movie, My Fair Lady. I extracted a scene showing the library, above, and have provided the Bonham’s sale image below. I believe that we [...]

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Rare Signed (and Antlered) Mitchell & Rammelsberg Hall Rack

December 14, 2009

Just in time for Christmas, you can get yourself a rare Mitchell & Rammelsberg hall tree with a carved Rudolph head to hang your hats on. I believe this is a rare find with a massive trophy elk rack attached to a carved wooden head and the stencil of the manufacturer within the drawer. Two [...]

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Brass Egyptian Revival Rail

November 7, 2009

Speaking of Egyptian Revival brass, here’s an inexpensive (at the moment) Egyptian Revival brass rail. I’m trying to imagine what it would originally been used for since it wouldn’t appear that it would work for a drapery rod – the heads would be facing to the floor or ceiling if it were to be [...]

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Egyptian Revival Furniture Mounts – Pottier & Stymus

November 5, 2009

I’ve put up a pair of Pottier & Stymus Egyptian Revival mounts on Ebay. They’ve been sitting on my desk, staring at me like some 19th century paperweights, so hopefully someone has a better use for them than I. If you’re interested in adding them to your collection, you can find more information on [...]

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Creepy Zoomorphic Furniture Carvings

October 31, 2009

I’m a big fan of the incorporation of animal imagery into furniture made in the 19th century. When done well, it can elevate the level of style for a piece above those without these elements. It also requires a good bit of carving skills and finesse to pull it off. I have an ebonized [...]

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